Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the reduction of benefits for wounded soldiers participating in the invasion of Ukraine.

The current maximum amount of compensation is 3 million rubles (almost $29), but the severity of the injury has not been taken into account so far.

The approved amendment now divides injuries into three categories. The payment for a "serious" injury remains 3 million rubles (about $29), while for a "minor" injury it is one million rubles (about $10). For "other minor injuries", the soldiers will be compensated with 100 rubles ($960).

The decree signed by Putin does not specify how the severity of the injuries will be classified.

Meanwhile, Russia encourages its citizens to sign contracts with the military, offering financial benefits.

Instead of ordering a new wave of mobilization, Putin ordered that a one-time bonus for new military recruits to serve in Ukraine be increased to 400 rubles (over $4.600), doubling the initial payment of 195 rubles (2.260 dollars) promised to recruits in September 2022.

In October, Russian forces in Ukraine suffered their heaviest losses since the full-scale invasion began.

British Defense Secretary John Healey said that according to British intelligence, Russia had 41.980 killed and wounded in October.